TOR BROWSER

 

FILE NAME               :  TOR BROWSER

SIZE                            :  73.6 MB

DATE MODIFIELD   :   18.04.2022 - 20:21

LANGUAGE              :  LANGUAGE NEATURAL

A secure browser that cares about your privacy

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With the internet being the massive resource that it is, people are becoming more and more reliant on it. Not only do we search for recipes and directions on the web, but we use it for banking, storing photos and videos of ourselves and our loved ones, accessing healthcare information, and doing other activities that may involve sending and receiving private information. It seems like more and more frequently, there are stories of personal data being leaked from financial institutions, social media services, and the cloud. Tor looks to ease our worries with a web browser that aims to help people use the internet without fear of being tracked or spied on. According to Tor, their mission is to "advance human rights and freedoms by creating and deploying free and open source anonymity and privacy technologies, supporting their unrestricted availability and use, and furthering their scientific and popular understanding". If that doesn't say security, we don't know what does!

Towards better privacy

Three layers of encryption keeps your data private.

So, what exactly is Tor, and how does it work? Every day when we use the internet, especially if we're using devices that don't have software that protects us from spyware, hacking, and other malicious activity, we are essentially at risk. This doesn't just include times that we go to our bank's website and transfer money, or enter our social security number to take care of our taxes. With every website that we visit, someone somewhere could track where we go, what we search, what we save and download, and more. To works by shielding us from all of that. Tor is an internet browser run by volunteer-operated servers. Tor's icon is an onion because like an onion, Tor's has layers that encrypt your internet connection. When you connect, your activity is sent through three different voluntarily operated servers around the world. So, three layers of protection secure your activity in transit from you to your destination on the internet. None of the locations of any of the servers are known.

Once you've downloaded Tor, you're prompted to choose the language you'd like to view the browser in. From there, you're taken to the main page where you can start searching. For those new to the browser, it does offer a step by step tutorial on how to navigate around. To ensure your privacy, Tor erases cookies and your browsing history after you're finished using the internet. Each time you use Tor, you can also change the route and servers that your connection goes through before you access the website that you've searched for with the Circuit Display. At this point, you can click "See My Path", and a separate tab will pop up. In this tab, you can see the countries that house the servers that your connection is currently passing through. Next, you're able to see your security level and make adjustments in the advanced settings. Everyone starts off with a standard connection, which means that every function that the Tor browser has available is turned on. Safer is the next level, and removes JavaScript and HTML5 media, which Tor says have been involved in dangerous activity in the past. The final level of security is the safest which works by disabling scripts, media, and certain images. You can toggle on and off functions like blocking deceptive content, giving you alerts for strange software and more. In the general tab you can select Tor as your default browser and make changes to the browser's appearance as well.

Help & Infoabout Tor Browser for windows

• What is Tor Browser?

  Tor Browser is part of the wider Tor project. It is based around Mozilla Firefox, using a modified version of that program, but comes with the added privacy benefits that are the main focus of the Tor project. This makes the browser the ideal choice for security-conscious web surfers.

• Where can Tor Browser be obtained?

  The browser can be downloaded from the official Tor website. The site provides all the information necessary when it comes to obtaining the program. In addition, the site offers the browser's open source, for more code-savvy users who are interested in expanding upon the main software.

• How is Tor Browser installed?

  Installing the software could not be easier. Once the relevant file has been downloaded, execute it and it will extract the browser into a folder of its own. From there, simply run the browser and you will be ready to go.

• What are the benefits of using Tor Browser?

  The browser is designed to protect the user's privacy by preventing any potential observers from keeping an eye on websites visited. In today's world, where more and more people are conscious about cyber-surveillance, the browser offers an appealing way of surfing the Internet in private.

• What platforms is Tor Browser available for?

  At the present moment, the browser is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. In short, most (but not all) of the popular platforms are currently covered by the software.

• Is Tor Browser free to use?

  Yes, Tor is completely free to download, install and use. The open source is also available for no charge, giving users the freedom to alter and expand upon the software as much as they are able.

• Is it safe to use Tor Browser?

  While the browser does offer greatly enhanced privacy, users will still need to follow certain steps to ensure that their browsing is secure. These include viewing only HTTPS versions of sights, avoiding plugins, and be careful when downloading documents that may engage with other, less secure pieces of software.

• What are some of the controversies surrounding Tor Browser?

  As noted above, users of the browser will still face some security concerns. There are also wider moral concerns about the existence of the software, as the browser can be used to mask illegal activity.

• Is it legal to own and use Tor Browser?

  It is not in itself illegal to use the browser. However, doing so may potentially leave the user open to suspicion, as the browser can be used as a means of committing illegal acts online. Anyone who plans to use the browser should fully research the legal and moral controversies that surround Tor.

• Is Tor Browser often slow to use?

  Unfortunately, yes. Tor has a tendency to run slowly, as a result of the indirect manner in which it handles the user's Internet traffic. Those planning on using Tor should bear this in mind and consider whether they have the patience to use it. More dedicated users, on the other hand, will find the lags a worthwhile trade-off for anonymity.

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